State Minister for Fisheries Robert Migadde Ndugwa has clarified that the government has not halted fishing activities in Uganda's waters, stating that fishermen can continue their operations as long as they use approved fishing gear and adhere to fisheries regulations. He made these comments while campaigning for NRM flag bearer Nabayiga Idah at Lwanabatya Landing Site in Kyamuswa County, addressing local residents and the fishing community.

President Yoweri Museveni has initiated a crackdown on alleged corruption in the Ministry of Works and Transport, resulting in the suspension of three senior government engineers. The directive also includes instructions for Permanent Secretary Waiswa Bageya to take further action regarding the Busega–Mpigi Road Project, according to Business Times.

Kogi Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has instructed security and revenue authorities to initiate a crackdown on miners who are evading taxes. This directive aims to address the issue of tax evasion within the mining sector in Kogi State, as part of efforts to enhance revenue collection.

The Ministry of Mining in Tanzania reported a collection of TSh 650 billion between July and December 2025, surpassing its goal for the period by 109%. This amount represents 54% of the ministry's target for the 2025-26 fiscal year, with the increase in revenue attributed to gold mining activities, according to Tanzania Affairs.

Civil society organisations have expressed concerns about the lack of transparency in ongoing discussions between Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo regarding potential joint oil development in the Albertine Graben. Groups such as Notre Terre Sans Pétrole (NTSP) and Stop EACOP warn that the discussions could lead to significant environmental and social impacts.

Alake has issued a warning to mining firms regarding their agreements with host communities, emphasizing that these communities should benefit from the resources extracted from their land. He stated that there will be consequences, including potential revocation of licenses, for companies that fail to meet this responsibility, according to Premium Times Business.